2017 LKR to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3902 GYD

YEARLY LOW

1.3403 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3604 GYD

2017 LKR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.3902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.3403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0499 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3832 to the December average rate of 1.3506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3902 was down 3.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,951 GYD

2016 Average 7,044 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 6,701 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.43 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3865

1.3473

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GYD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3678, compared to 1.3529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3678

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0278 GYD (High: 1.3713 / Low: 1.3435). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 GYD (High: 1.3572 / Low: 1.3439).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3832) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4313), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0481 (-3.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3832

2016 Avg (January) 1.4313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3902	1.3725	1.3832
February	1.3814	1.3584	1.3726
March	1.3792	1.3574	1.3695
April	1.3732	1.3545	1.3647
May	1.3688	1.3458	1.3586
June	1.3669	1.3443	1.3584
July	1.3599	1.3403	1.3512
August	1.3713	1.3435	1.3560
September	1.3653	1.3466	1.3578
October	1.3572	1.3439	1.3509
November	1.3629	1.3407	1.3509
December	1.3618	1.3440	1.3506